Overview

Bath & Body Works, Inc. was founded in 1963 in Columbus, Ohio, and has evolved from an apparel-based specialty retailer to a segment leader focused on home fragrance, body care, and soaps and sanitizer products operating under the Bath & Body Works, White Barn and other brand names. As of January 28, 2023, the company’s merchandise was sold through 1,802 company-operated stores and e-commerce sites in the United States of America ("U.S.") and Canada, and in 427 stores and 31 e-commerce sites in more than 45 other countries operating under franchise, license, and wholesale arrangements. On August 2, 2021, the company completed the spin-off of its Victoria's Secret business, which included the Victoria's Secret and PINK brands, into an independent publicly traded company on a tax-free basis. In connection with the spin-off of the Victoria's Secret business, the company changed its name from L Brands, Inc. to Bath & Body Works, Inc.